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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.17, 2,166.51 and 906.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.17, 2,166.51 and 906.85 is: 1,251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.17 : 2,166.51 = 906.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.17/2,166.51 = 906.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.17x = 2,166.51 × 906.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.17x = 1,964,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,699.59/1,570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.27

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