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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.91, 1,586.84 and 625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.91, 1,586.84 and 625.93 is: 863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.91 : 1,586.84 = 625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.91/1,586.84 = 625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.91x = 1,586.84 × 625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.91x = 993,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,243.66/1,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.76

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