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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.75, 1,876.59 and 521.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.75, 1,876.59 and 521.85 is: 782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.75 : 1,876.59 = 521.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.75/1,876.59 = 521.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.75x = 1,876.59 × 521.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.75x = 979,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,298.49/1,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.34

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