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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.17, 2,121.26 and 440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.17, 2,121.26 and 440.15 is: 660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.17 : 2,121.26 = 440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.17/2,121.26 = 440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.17x = 2,121.26 × 440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.17x = 933,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,659.78/1,414.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.22

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