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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.94, 2,121.78 and 440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.94, 2,121.78 and 440.96 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.94 : 2,121.78 = 440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.94/2,121.78 = 440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.94x = 2,121.78 × 440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.94x = 935,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,620.11/1,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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