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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.60, 2,167.29 and 907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.60, 2,167.29 and 907 is: 1,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.60 : 2,167.29 = 907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.60/2,167.29 = 907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.60x = 2,167.29 × 907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.60x = 1,965,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,732.03/1,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.58

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