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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.97, 1,714.11 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.97, 1,714.11 and 449.46 is: 674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.97 : 1,714.11 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.97/1,714.11 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.97x = 1,714.11 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.97x = 770,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,423.88/1,142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.05

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