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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876, 2,814 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876, 2,814 and 508 is: 762

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876 : 2,814 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876/2,814 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876x = 2,814 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876x = 1,429,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,512/1,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762

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