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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.94, 2,161.20 and 466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.94, 2,161.20 and 466.90 is: 700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.94 : 2,161.20 = 466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.94/2,161.20 = 466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.94x = 2,161.20 × 466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.94x = 1,009,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,064.28/1,440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.28

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