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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.81, 2,167.98 and 908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.81, 2,167.98 and 908.06 is: 1,253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.81 : 2,167.98 = 908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.81/2,167.98 = 908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.81x = 2,167.98 × 908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.81x = 1,968,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,655.15/1,570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.28

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