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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.58, 2,121.80 and 440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.58, 2,121.80 and 440.42 is: 660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.58 : 2,121.80 = 440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.58/2,121.80 = 440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.58x = 2,121.80 × 440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.58x = 934,483.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,483.16/1,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.61

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