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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.42, 2,167.14 and 907.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.42, 2,167.14 and 907.22 is: 1,251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.42 : 2,167.14 = 907.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.42/2,167.14 = 907.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.42x = 2,167.14 × 907.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.42x = 1,966,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,072.75/1,570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.94

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