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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.45, 2,121.77 and 441.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.45, 2,121.77 and 441.19 is: 661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.45 : 2,121.77 = 441.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.45/2,121.77 = 441.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.45x = 2,121.77 × 441.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.45x = 936,103.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,103.71/1,414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.81

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