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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.08, 1,839.60 and 743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.08, 1,839.60 and 743.52 is: 1,026.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.08 : 1,839.60 = 743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.08/1,839.60 = 743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.08x = 1,839.60 × 743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.08x = 1,367,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,779.39/1,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.03

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