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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.24, 1,839.44 and 743.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.24, 1,839.44 and 743.66 is: 1,026.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.24 : 1,839.44 = 743.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.24/1,839.44 = 743.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.24x = 1,839.44 × 743.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.24x = 1,367,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,917.95/1,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.01

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