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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.63, 1,586.49 and 625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.63, 1,586.49 and 625.66 is: 863.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.63 : 1,586.49 = 625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.63/1,586.49 = 625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.63x = 1,586.49 × 625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.63x = 992,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,603.33/1,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.41

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