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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.96, 2,161.44 and 913.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.96, 2,161.44 and 913.74 is: 1,370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.96 : 2,161.44 = 913.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.96/2,161.44 = 913.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.96x = 2,161.44 × 913.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.96x = 1,974,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,994.19/1,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.61

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