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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.06, 2,120.90 and 440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.06, 2,120.90 and 440.18 is: 660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.06 : 2,120.90 = 440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.06/2,120.90 = 440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.06x = 2,120.90 × 440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.06x = 933,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,577.76/1,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.21

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