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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.78, 1,586.70 and 625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.78, 1,586.70 and 625.82 is: 863.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.78 : 1,586.70 = 625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.78/1,586.70 = 625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.78x = 1,586.70 × 625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.78x = 992,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,980.66/1,149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.62

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