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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.68, 1,712.72 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.68, 1,712.72 and 448.38 is: 672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.68 : 1,712.72 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.68/1,712.72 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.68x = 1,712.72 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.68x = 767,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,951.43/1,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.65

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