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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.78, 2,122.30 and 441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.78, 2,122.30 and 441.02 is: 661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.78 : 2,122.30 = 441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.78/2,122.30 = 441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.78x = 2,122.30 × 441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.78x = 935,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,976.75/1,414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.57

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