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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.83, 2,168.01 and 907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.83, 2,168.01 and 907.56 is: 1,252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.83 : 2,168.01 = 907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.83/2,168.01 = 907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.83x = 2,168.01 × 907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.83x = 1,967,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,599.16/1,570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.59

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