Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275, 1,912.50 and 505.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,275, 1,912.50 and 505.50 is: 758.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,275 : 1,912.50 = 505.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,275/1,912.50 = 505.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,275x = 1,912.50 × 505.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,275x = 966,768.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,768.75/1,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758.25
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