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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.99, 1,877.60 and 521.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.99, 1,877.60 and 521.39 is: 781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.99 : 1,877.60 = 521.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.99/1,877.60 = 521.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.99x = 1,877.60 × 521.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.99x = 978,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,949.87/1,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.92

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