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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.97, 1,711.94 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.97, 1,711.94 and 448.47 is: 672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.97 : 1,711.94 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.97/1,711.94 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.97x = 1,711.94 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.97x = 767,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,751.49/1,141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.31

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