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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.45, 2,120.27 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.45, 2,120.27 and 440.19 is: 660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.45 : 2,120.27 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.45/2,120.27 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.45x = 2,120.27 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.45x = 933,319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,319.45/1,413.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.31

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