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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.74, 2,168.97 and 908.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.74, 2,168.97 and 908.74 is: 1,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.74 : 2,168.97 = 908.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.74/2,168.97 = 908.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.74x = 2,168.97 × 908.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.74x = 1,971,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,029.80/1,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.04

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