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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.79, 1,586.78 and 625.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.79, 1,586.78 and 625.81 is: 863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.79 : 1,586.78 = 625.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.79/1,586.78 = 625.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.79x = 1,586.78 × 625.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.79x = 993,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,019.66/1,149.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.65

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