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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.52, 1,586.32 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.52, 1,586.32 and 625.56 is: 863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.52 : 1,586.32 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.52/1,586.32 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.52x = 1,586.32 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.52x = 992,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,338.34/1,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.26

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