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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.02, 2,167.82 and 907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.02, 2,167.82 and 907.80 is: 1,252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.02 : 2,167.82 = 907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.02/2,167.82 = 907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.02x = 2,167.82 × 907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.02x = 1,967,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,947.00/1,571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.66

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