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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.99, 1,585.61 and 625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.99, 1,585.61 and 625.02 is: 862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.99 : 1,585.61 = 625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.99/1,585.61 = 625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.99x = 1,585.61 × 625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.99x = 991,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,031.23/1,148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.53

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