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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.42, 1,586.23 and 625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.42, 1,586.23 and 625.46 is: 863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.42 : 1,586.23 = 625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.42/1,586.23 = 625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.42x = 1,586.23 × 625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.42x = 992,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,113.92/1,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.14

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