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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.51, 1,586.37 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.51, 1,586.37 and 625.56 is: 863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.51 : 1,586.37 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.51/1,586.37 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.51x = 1,586.37 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.51x = 992,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,369.62/1,149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.30

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