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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.79, 2,167.53 and 907.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.79, 2,167.53 and 907.55 is: 1,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.79 : 2,167.53 = 907.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.79/2,167.53 = 907.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.79x = 2,167.53 × 907.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.79x = 1,967,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,131.01/1,570.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.32

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