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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.24, 1,585.94 and 625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.24, 1,585.94 and 625.24 is: 862.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.24 : 1,585.94 = 625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.24/1,585.94 = 625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.24x = 1,585.94 × 625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.24x = 991,593.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,593.13/1,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.83

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