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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.41, 2,168.53 and 908.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.41, 2,168.53 and 908.32 is: 1,253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.41 : 2,168.53 = 908.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.41/2,168.53 = 908.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.41x = 2,168.53 × 908.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.41x = 1,969,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,719.17/1,571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.47

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