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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.08, 2,160.12 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.08, 2,160.12 and 400.04 is: 600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.08 : 2,160.12 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.08/2,160.12 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.08x = 2,160.12 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.08x = 864,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,134.40/1,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.06

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