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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.90, 1,878.39 and 521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.90, 1,878.39 and 521.64 is: 782.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.90 : 1,878.39 = 521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.90/1,878.39 = 521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.90x = 1,878.39 × 521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.90x = 979,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,843.36/1,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.69

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