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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.45, 2,167.27 and 907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.45, 2,167.27 and 907.29 is: 1,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.45 : 2,167.27 = 907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.45/2,167.27 = 907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.45x = 2,167.27 × 907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.45x = 1,966,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,342.40/1,570.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.09

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