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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.53, 2,168.68 and 908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.53, 2,168.68 and 908.59 is: 1,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.53 : 2,168.68 = 908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.53/2,168.68 = 908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.53x = 2,168.68 × 908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.53x = 1,970,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,440.96/1,571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.84

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