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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.16, 2,122.38 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.16, 2,122.38 and 440.76 is: 661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.16 : 2,122.38 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.16/2,122.38 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.16x = 2,122.38 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.16x = 935,460.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,460.21/1,415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.03

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