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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.74, 2,167.59 and 907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.74, 2,167.59 and 907.74 is: 1,252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.74 : 2,167.59 = 907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.74/2,167.59 = 907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.74x = 2,167.59 × 907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.74x = 1,967,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,608.15/1,570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.66

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