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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.88, 1,877.08 and 520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.88, 1,877.08 and 520.60 is: 780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.88 : 1,877.08 = 520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.88/1,877.08 = 520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.88x = 1,877.08 × 520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.88x = 977,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,207.85/1,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.59

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