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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.96, 1,586.94 and 626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.96, 1,586.94 and 626.01 is: 863.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.96 : 1,586.94 = 626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.96/1,586.94 = 626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.96x = 1,586.94 × 626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.96x = 993,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,440.31/1,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.89

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