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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.99, 1,586.98 and 626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.99, 1,586.98 and 626.02 is: 863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.99 : 1,586.98 = 626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.99/1,586.98 = 626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.99x = 1,586.98 × 626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.99x = 993,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,481.22/1,149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.90

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