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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.62, 2,161.05 and 618.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.62, 2,161.05 and 618.69 is: 928.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.62 : 2,161.05 = 618.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.62/2,161.05 = 618.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.62x = 2,161.05 × 618.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.62x = 1,337,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,025.81/1,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.09

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