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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872, 2,808 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872, 2,808 and 504 is: 756

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872 : 2,808 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872/2,808 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872x = 2,808 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872x = 1,415,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,232/1,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756

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