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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.10, 2,121.21 and 440.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.10, 2,121.21 and 440.21 is: 660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.10 : 2,121.21 = 440.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.10/2,121.21 = 440.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.10x = 2,121.21 × 440.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.10x = 933,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,777.85/1,414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.33

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