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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.42, 2,160.82 and 466.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.42, 2,160.82 and 466.19 is: 699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.42 : 2,160.82 = 466.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.42/2,160.82 = 466.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.42x = 2,160.82 × 466.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.42x = 1,007,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,352.68/1,440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.35

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