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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.08, 2,168.25 and 907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.08, 2,168.25 and 907.96 is: 1,253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.08 : 2,168.25 = 907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.08/2,168.25 = 907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.08x = 2,168.25 × 907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.08x = 1,968,684.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,684.27/1,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.08

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