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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.96, 1,839.47 and 743.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.96, 1,839.47 and 743.60 is: 1,026.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.96 : 1,839.47 = 743.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.96/1,839.47 = 743.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.96x = 1,839.47 × 743.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.96x = 1,367,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,816.98/1,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.15

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