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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.40, 2,157.40 and 1,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.40, 2,157.40 and 1,113.20 is: 1,667.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.40 : 2,157.40 = 1,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.40/2,157.40 = 1,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.40x = 2,157.40 × 1,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.40x = 2,401,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,617.68/1,440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.33

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