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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.65, 1,586.50 and 625.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.65, 1,586.50 and 625.67 is: 863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.65 : 1,586.50 = 625.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.65/1,586.50 = 625.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.65x = 1,586.50 × 625.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.65x = 992,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,627.86/1,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.42

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