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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.48, 1,996.22 and 646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.48, 1,996.22 and 646 is: 969.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.48 : 1,996.22 = 646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.48/1,996.22 = 646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.48x = 1,996.22 × 646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.48x = 1,289,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,558.12/1,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.24

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