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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.95, 1,586.93 and 625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.95, 1,586.93 and 625.98 is: 863.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.95 : 1,586.93 = 625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.95/1,586.93 = 625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.95x = 1,586.93 × 625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.95x = 993,383.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,383.31/1,149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.85

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