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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250, 1,875 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250, 1,875 and 338 is: 507

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250 : 1,875 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250/1,875 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250x = 1,875 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250x = 633,750
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,750/1,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507

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