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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.98, 2,162.13 and 661.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.98, 2,162.13 and 661.22 is: 992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.98 : 2,162.13 = 661.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.98/2,162.13 = 661.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.98x = 2,162.13 × 661.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.98x = 1,429,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,643.60/1,440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.13

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