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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.58, 1,711.46 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.58, 1,711.46 and 448.14 is: 671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.58 : 1,711.46 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.58/1,711.46 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.58x = 1,711.46 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.58x = 766,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,973.68/1,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.85

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