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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.66, 2,158.14 and 952.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.66, 2,158.14 and 952.23 is: 1,426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.66 : 2,158.14 = 952.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.66/2,158.14 = 952.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.66x = 2,158.14 × 952.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.66x = 2,055,045.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,045.65/1,440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.46

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