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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.92, 1,713.12 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.92, 1,713.12 and 448.80 is: 673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.92 : 1,713.12 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.92/1,713.12 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.92x = 1,713.12 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.92x = 768,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,848.26/1,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.29

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