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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.80, 2,122.20 and 440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.80, 2,122.20 and 440.90 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.80 : 2,122.20 = 440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.80/2,122.20 = 440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.80x = 2,122.20 × 440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.80x = 935,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,683.29/1,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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