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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.02, 1,585.66 and 625.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.02, 1,585.66 and 625.05 is: 862.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.02 : 1,585.66 = 625.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.02/1,585.66 = 625.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.02x = 1,585.66 × 625.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.02x = 991,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,116.39/1,149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.58

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