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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.78, 2,120.80 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.78, 2,120.80 and 440.02 is: 660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.78 : 2,120.80 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.78/2,120.80 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.78x = 2,120.80 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.78x = 933,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,194.42/1,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.07

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