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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.89, 2,168.84 and 908.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.89, 2,168.84 and 908.62 is: 1,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.89 : 2,168.84 = 908.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.89/2,168.84 = 908.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.89x = 2,168.84 × 908.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.89x = 1,970,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,651.40/1,571.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.68

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