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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.63, 2,122.08 and 440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.63, 2,122.08 and 440.47 is: 660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.63 : 2,122.08 = 440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.63/2,122.08 = 440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.63x = 2,122.08 × 440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.63x = 934,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,712.58/1,414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.75

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