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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.96, 1,586.90 and 625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.96, 1,586.90 and 625.98 is: 863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.96 : 1,586.90 = 625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.96/1,586.90 = 625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.96x = 1,586.90 × 625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.96x = 993,369.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,369.23/1,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.83

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