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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.14, 2,121.34 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.14, 2,121.34 and 439.98 is: 660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.14 : 2,121.34 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.14/2,121.34 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.14x = 2,121.34 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.14x = 933,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,347.17/1,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.01

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