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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.18, 1,839.94 and 743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.18, 1,839.94 and 743.76 is: 1,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.18 : 1,839.94 = 743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.18/1,839.94 = 743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.18x = 1,839.94 × 743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.18x = 1,368,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,473.77/1,333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.47

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