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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.70, 1,586.56 and 625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.70, 1,586.56 and 625.72 is: 863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.70 : 1,586.56 = 625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.70/1,586.56 = 625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.70x = 1,586.56 × 625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.70x = 992,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,742.32/1,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.48

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