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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.40, 1,726.46 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.40, 1,726.46 and 447.72 is: 671.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.40 : 1,726.46 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.40/1,726.46 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.40x = 1,726.46 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.40x = 772,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,966.36/1,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.91

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