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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.71, 2,167.64 and 907.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.71, 2,167.64 and 907.61 is: 1,252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.71 : 2,167.64 = 907.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.71/2,167.64 = 907.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.71x = 2,167.64 × 907.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.71x = 1,967,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,357.22/1,570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.53

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