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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.23, 1,585.97 and 625.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.23, 1,585.97 and 625.27 is: 862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.23 : 1,585.97 = 625.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.23/1,585.97 = 625.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.23x = 1,585.97 × 625.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.23x = 991,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,657.06/1,149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.89

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