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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.99, 1,839.61 and 743.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.99, 1,839.61 and 743.61 is: 1,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.99 : 1,839.61 = 743.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.99/1,839.61 = 743.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.99x = 1,839.61 × 743.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.99x = 1,367,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,960.22/1,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.23

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