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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.72, 2,169.35 and 908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.72, 2,169.35 and 908.98 is: 1,254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.72 : 2,169.35 = 908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.72/2,169.35 = 908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.72x = 2,169.35 × 908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.72x = 1,971,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,892.61/1,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.61

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