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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.74, 2,122.11 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.74, 2,122.11 and 441.48 is: 662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.74 : 2,122.11 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.74/2,122.11 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.74x = 2,122.11 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.74x = 936,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,869.12/1,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.22

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