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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.14, 2,161.02 and 670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.14, 2,161.02 and 670.64 is: 1,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.14 : 2,161.02 = 670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.14/2,161.02 = 670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.14x = 2,161.02 × 670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.14x = 1,449,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,266.45/1,440.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.34

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