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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.46, 1,709.82 and 447.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.46, 1,709.82 and 447.03 is: 670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.46 : 1,709.82 = 447.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.46/1,709.82 = 447.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.46x = 1,709.82 × 447.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.46x = 764,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,340.83/1,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.20

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