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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.84, 1,877.85 and 521.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.84, 1,877.85 and 521.49 is: 782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.84 : 1,877.85 = 521.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.84/1,877.85 = 521.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.84x = 1,877.85 × 521.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.84x = 979,280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,280.00/1,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.27

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