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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.92, 2,122.38 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.92, 2,122.38 and 441.12 is: 661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.92 : 2,122.38 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.92/2,122.38 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.92x = 2,122.38 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.92x = 936,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,224.27/1,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.68

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