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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.19, 1,585.92 and 625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.19, 1,585.92 and 625.26 is: 862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.19 : 1,585.92 = 625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.19/1,585.92 = 625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.19x = 1,585.92 × 625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.19x = 991,612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,612.34/1,149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.88

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