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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.97, 2,122.50 and 441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.97, 2,122.50 and 441.15 is: 661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.97 : 2,122.50 = 441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.97/2,122.50 = 441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.97x = 2,122.50 × 441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.97x = 936,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,334.57/1,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.74

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