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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.58, 1,586.38 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.58, 1,586.38 and 625.60 is: 863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.58 : 1,586.38 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.58/1,586.38 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.58x = 1,586.38 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.58x = 992,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,439.33/1,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.31

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