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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.21, 2,167.04 and 907.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.21, 2,167.04 and 907.09 is: 1,251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.21 : 2,167.04 = 907.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.21/2,167.04 = 907.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.21x = 2,167.04 × 907.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.21x = 1,965,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,700.31/1,570.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.87

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