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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.87, 1,711.36 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.87, 1,711.36 and 447.48 is: 671.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.87 : 1,711.36 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.87/1,711.36 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.87x = 1,711.36 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.87x = 765,788.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,788.58/1,140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.23

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