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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.91, 1,878 and 521.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.91, 1,878 and 521.08 is: 781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.91 : 1,878 = 521.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.91/1,878 = 521.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.91x = 1,878 × 521.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.91x = 978,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,588.24/1,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.68

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