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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.74, 2,122.43 and 440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.74, 2,122.43 and 440.94 is: 661.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.74 : 2,122.43 = 440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.74/2,122.43 = 440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.74x = 2,122.43 × 440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.74x = 935,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,864.28/1,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.51

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