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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.04, 1,839.60 and 743.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.04, 1,839.60 and 743.63 is: 1,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.04 : 1,839.60 = 743.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.04/1,839.60 = 743.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.04x = 1,839.60 × 743.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.04x = 1,367,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,972.55/1,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.21

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