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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.60, 2,121.96 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.60, 2,121.96 and 440.72 is: 661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.60 : 2,121.96 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.60/2,121.96 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.60x = 2,121.96 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.60x = 935,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,190.21/1,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.10

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