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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.66, 2,160.99 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.66, 2,160.99 and 400.62 is: 600.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.66 : 2,160.99 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.66/2,160.99 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.66x = 2,160.99 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.66x = 865,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,735.81/1,440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.93

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