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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.59, 1,586.39 and 625.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.59, 1,586.39 and 625.61 is: 863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.59 : 1,586.39 = 625.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.59/1,586.39 = 625.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.59x = 1,586.39 × 625.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.59x = 992,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,450.39/1,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.31

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