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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.19, 1,585.91 and 625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.19, 1,585.91 and 625.25 is: 862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.19 : 1,585.91 = 625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.19/1,585.91 = 625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.19x = 1,585.91 × 625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.19x = 991,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,595.76/1,149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.87

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