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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.50, 1,710.07 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.50, 1,710.07 and 446.36 is: 669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.50 : 1,710.07 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.50/1,710.07 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.50x = 1,710.07 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.50x = 763,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,306.85/1,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.27

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