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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.26, 2,167.43 and 907.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.26, 2,167.43 and 907.99 is: 1,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.26 : 2,167.43 = 907.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.26/2,167.43 = 907.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.26x = 2,167.43 × 907.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.26x = 1,968,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,004.77/1,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.50

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