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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.17, 2,167.31 and 907.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.17, 2,167.31 and 907.49 is: 1,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.17 : 2,167.31 = 907.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.17/2,167.31 = 907.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.17x = 2,167.31 × 907.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.17x = 1,966,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,796.78/1,570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.60

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