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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.99, 2,121.81 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.99, 2,121.81 and 440.83 is: 661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.99 : 2,121.81 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.99/2,121.81 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.99x = 2,121.81 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.99x = 935,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,357.50/1,414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.03

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