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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.05, 2,121.07 and 440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.05, 2,121.07 and 440.15 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.05 : 2,121.07 = 440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.05/2,121.07 = 440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.05x = 2,121.07 × 440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.05x = 933,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,591.66/1,414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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