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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.90, 2,166.84 and 907.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.90, 2,166.84 and 907.14 is: 1,252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.90 : 2,166.84 = 907.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.90/2,166.84 = 907.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.90x = 2,166.84 × 907.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.90x = 1,965,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,627.24/1,569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.07

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