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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.54, 2,161.08 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.54, 2,161.08 and 618.66 is: 928.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.54 : 2,161.08 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.54/2,161.08 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.54x = 2,161.08 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.54x = 1,336,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,973.75/1,440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.11

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