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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.55, 1,586.40 and 625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.55, 1,586.40 and 625.59 is: 863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.55 : 1,586.40 = 625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.55/1,586.40 = 625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.55x = 1,586.40 × 625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.55x = 992,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,435.98/1,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.33

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