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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.66, 1,586.57 and 625.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.66, 1,586.57 and 625.73 is: 863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.66 : 1,586.57 = 625.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.66/1,586.57 = 625.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.66x = 1,586.57 × 625.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.66x = 992,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,753.38/1,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.52

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