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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.33, 2,167.32 and 907.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.33, 2,167.32 and 907.06 is: 1,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.33 : 2,167.32 = 907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.33/2,167.32 = 907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.33x = 2,167.32 × 907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.33x = 1,965,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,889.28/1,570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.90

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