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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.51, 1,711.38 and 448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.51, 1,711.38 and 448.66 is: 672.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.51 : 1,711.38 = 448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.51/1,711.38 = 448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.51x = 1,711.38 × 448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.51x = 767,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,827.75/1,141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.64

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