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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.28, 1,712.85 and 448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.28, 1,712.85 and 448.41 is: 672.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.28 : 1,712.85 = 448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.28/1,712.85 = 448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.28x = 1,712.85 × 448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.28x = 768,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,063.81/1,142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.40

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