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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.99, 2,167.19 and 907.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.99, 2,167.19 and 907.45 is: 1,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.99 : 2,167.19 = 907.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.99/2,167.19 = 907.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.99x = 2,167.19 × 907.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.99x = 1,966,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,616.57/1,570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.83

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