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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.22, 2,168.16 and 907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.22, 2,168.16 and 907.62 is: 1,252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.22 : 2,168.16 = 907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.22/2,168.16 = 907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.22x = 2,168.16 × 907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.22x = 1,967,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,865.38/1,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.44

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