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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.82, 1,586.76 and 625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.82, 1,586.76 and 625.84 is: 863.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.82 : 1,586.76 = 625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.82/1,586.76 = 625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.82x = 1,586.76 × 625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.82x = 993,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,057.88/1,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.66

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