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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.80, 2,122.08 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.80, 2,122.08 and 441 is: 661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.80 : 2,122.08 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.80/2,122.08 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.80x = 2,122.08 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.80x = 935,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,837.28/1,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.46

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