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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.71, 1,711.91 and 447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.71, 1,711.91 and 447.57 is: 671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.71 : 1,711.91 = 447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.71/1,711.91 = 447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.71x = 1,711.91 × 447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.71x = 766,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,194.16/1,141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.09

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