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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.05, 1,839.58 and 743.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.05, 1,839.58 and 743.59 is: 1,026.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.05 : 1,839.58 = 743.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.05/1,839.58 = 743.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.05x = 1,839.58 × 743.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.05x = 1,367,893.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,893.29/1,333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.14

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