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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250, 1,874.42 and 509.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250, 1,874.42 and 509.42 is: 763.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250 : 1,874.42 = 509.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250/1,874.42 = 509.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250x = 1,874.42 × 509.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250x = 954,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,867.04/1,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.89

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