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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.46, 2,167.26 and 907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.46, 2,167.26 and 907.38 is: 1,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.46 : 2,167.26 = 907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.46/2,167.26 = 907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.46x = 2,167.26 × 907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.46x = 1,966,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,528.38/1,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.20

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