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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.82, 2,122.46 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.82, 2,122.46 and 440.72 is: 661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.82 : 2,122.46 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.82/2,122.46 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.82x = 2,122.46 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.82x = 935,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,408.37/1,414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.15

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