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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.33, 1,712.03 and 448.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.33, 1,712.03 and 448.17 is: 672.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.33 : 1,712.03 = 448.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.33/1,712.03 = 448.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.33x = 1,712.03 × 448.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.33x = 767,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,278.24/1,141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.27

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