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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.74, 2,122.24 and 440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.74, 2,122.24 and 440.84 is: 661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.74 : 2,122.24 = 440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.74/2,122.24 = 440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.74x = 2,122.24 × 440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.74x = 935,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,568.28/1,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.30

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