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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.85, 2,168.98 and 908.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.85, 2,168.98 and 908.91 is: 1,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.85 : 2,168.98 = 908.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.85/2,168.98 = 908.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.85x = 2,168.98 × 908.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.85x = 1,971,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,407.61/1,571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.20

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