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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.96, 1,711.08 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.96, 1,711.08 and 447.42 is: 670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.96 : 1,711.08 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.96/1,711.08 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.96x = 1,711.08 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.96x = 765,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,571.41/1,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.99

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