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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.71, 2,168.97 and 908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.71, 2,168.97 and 908.56 is: 1,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.71 : 2,168.97 = 908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.71/2,168.97 = 908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.71x = 2,168.97 × 908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.71x = 1,970,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,634.84/1,571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.82

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