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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.78, 1,711.43 and 447.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.78, 1,711.43 and 447.49 is: 671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.78 : 1,711.43 = 447.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.78/1,711.43 = 447.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.78x = 1,711.43 × 447.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.78x = 765,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,847.81/1,140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.34

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