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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.67, 2,170.14 and 909.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.67, 2,170.14 and 909.55 is: 1,255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.67 : 2,170.14 = 909.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.67/2,170.14 = 909.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.67x = 2,170.14 × 909.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.67x = 1,973,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,850.84/1,572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.10

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