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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.57, 1,586.45 and 625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.57, 1,586.45 and 625.62 is: 863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.57 : 1,586.45 = 625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.57/1,586.45 = 625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.57x = 1,586.45 × 625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.57x = 992,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,511.72/1,149.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.38

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