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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.54, 1,710.36 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.54, 1,710.36 and 447.18 is: 670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.54 : 1,710.36 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.54/1,710.36 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.54x = 1,710.36 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.54x = 764,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,838.78/1,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.59

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