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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.39, 1,586.13 and 625.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.39, 1,586.13 and 625.41 is: 863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.39 : 1,586.13 = 625.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.39/1,586.13 = 625.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.39x = 1,586.13 × 625.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.39x = 991,981.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,981.56/1,149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.05

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