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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.90, 1,711.71 and 448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.90, 1,711.71 and 448.13 is: 671.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.90 : 1,711.71 = 448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.90/1,711.71 = 448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.90x = 1,711.71 × 448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.90x = 767,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,068.60/1,141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.75

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