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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.47, 1,838.77 and 743.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.47, 1,838.77 and 743.00 is: 1,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.47 : 1,838.77 = 743.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.47/1,838.77 = 743.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.47x = 1,838.77 × 743.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.47x = 1,366,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,195.06/1,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.31

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