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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.40, 2,161.61 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.40, 2,161.61 and 454.20 is: 681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.40 : 2,161.61 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.40/2,161.61 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.40x = 2,161.61 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.40x = 981,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,800.99/1,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.15

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