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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.37, 2,158.93 and 669.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.37, 2,158.93 and 669.25 is: 1,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.37 : 2,158.93 = 669.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.37/2,158.93 = 669.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.37x = 2,158.93 × 669.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.37x = 1,444,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,863.90/1,440.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.12

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