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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.93, 1,839.47 and 743.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.93, 1,839.47 and 743.41 is: 1,025.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.93 : 1,839.47 = 743.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.93/1,839.47 = 743.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.93x = 1,839.47 × 743.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.93x = 1,367,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,480.39/1,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.92

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