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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.94, 1,586.94 and 625.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.94, 1,586.94 and 625.99 is: 863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.94 : 1,586.94 = 625.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.94/1,586.94 = 625.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.94x = 1,586.94 × 625.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.94x = 993,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,408.57/1,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.88

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