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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.62, 1,586.46 and 625.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.62, 1,586.46 and 625.65 is: 863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.62 : 1,586.46 = 625.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.62/1,586.46 = 625.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.62x = 1,586.46 × 625.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.62x = 992,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,568.70/1,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.39

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