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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.82, 1,711.64 and 447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.82, 1,711.64 and 447.98 is: 672.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.82 : 1,711.64 = 447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.82/1,711.64 = 447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.82x = 1,711.64 × 447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.82x = 766,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,773.05/1,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.13

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