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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.43, 1,586.22 and 625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.43, 1,586.22 and 625.46 is: 863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.43 : 1,586.22 = 625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.43/1,586.22 = 625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.43x = 1,586.22 × 625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.43x = 992,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,117.16/1,149.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.14

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