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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875, 2,812.50 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875, 2,812.50 and 507 is: 760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875 : 2,812.50 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875/2,812.50 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875x = 2,812.50 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875x = 1,425,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,937.50/1,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.50

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