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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.59, 1,711.72 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.59, 1,711.72 and 447.44 is: 670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.59 : 1,711.72 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.59/1,711.72 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.59x = 1,711.72 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.59x = 765,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,894.26/1,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.90

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