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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.03, 2,168.34 and 907.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.03, 2,168.34 and 907.79 is: 1,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.03 : 2,168.34 = 907.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.03/2,168.34 = 907.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.03x = 2,168.34 × 907.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.03x = 1,968,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,395.32/1,571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.93

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