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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414, 2,121 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414, 2,121 and 548.40 is: 822.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414 : 2,121 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414/2,121 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414x = 2,121 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414x = 1,163,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,156.40/1,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.60

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