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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.96, 2,120.96 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.96, 2,120.96 and 440.04 is: 660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.96 : 2,120.96 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.96/2,120.96 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.96x = 2,120.96 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.96x = 933,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,307.24/1,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.07

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