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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.89, 2,167.46 and 907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.89, 2,167.46 and 907.62 is: 1,252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.89 : 2,167.46 = 907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.89/2,167.46 = 907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.89x = 2,167.46 × 907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.89x = 1,967,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,230.05/1,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.30

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