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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.26, 1,585.94 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.26, 1,585.94 and 625.28 is: 862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.26 : 1,585.94 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.26/1,585.94 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.26x = 1,585.94 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.26x = 991,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,657.40/1,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.87

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