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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.38, 1,586.14 and 625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.38, 1,586.14 and 625.42 is: 863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.38 : 1,586.14 = 625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.38/1,586.14 = 625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.38x = 1,586.14 × 625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.38x = 992,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,003.68/1,149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.08

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