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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.70, 2,167.50 and 907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.70, 2,167.50 and 907.52 is: 1,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.70 : 2,167.50 = 907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.70/2,167.50 = 907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.70x = 2,167.50 × 907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.70x = 1,967,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,049.60/1,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.34

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