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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.38, 2,166.93 and 907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.38, 2,166.93 and 907.08 is: 1,251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.38 : 2,166.93 = 907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.38/2,166.93 = 907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.38x = 2,166.93 × 907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.38x = 1,965,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,578.86/1,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.66

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