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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.26, 1,586.02 and 625.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.26, 1,586.02 and 625.31 is: 862.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.26 : 1,586.02 = 625.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.26/1,586.02 = 625.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.26x = 1,586.02 × 625.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.26x = 991,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,746.24/1,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.94

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