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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.72, 2,168.96 and 908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.72, 2,168.96 and 908.64 is: 1,253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.72 : 2,168.96 = 908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.72/2,168.96 = 908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.72x = 2,168.96 × 908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.72x = 1,970,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,799.27/1,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.92

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