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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.49, 2,080.26 and 646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.49, 2,080.26 and 646.48 is: 969.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.49 : 2,080.26 = 646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.49/2,080.26 = 646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.49x = 2,080.26 × 646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.49x = 1,344,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,846.48/1,386.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.96

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