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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.60, 2,121.96 and 440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.60, 2,121.96 and 440.74 is: 661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.60 : 2,121.96 = 440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.60/2,121.96 = 440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.60x = 2,121.96 × 440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.60x = 935,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,232.65/1,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.13

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