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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.14, 1,839.77 and 743.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.14, 1,839.77 and 743.73 is: 1,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.14 : 1,839.77 = 743.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.14/1,839.77 = 743.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.14x = 1,839.77 × 743.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.14x = 1,368,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,292.14/1,333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.37

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