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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.31, 1,839.95 and 743.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.31, 1,839.95 and 743.83 is: 1,026.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.31 : 1,839.95 = 743.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.31/1,839.95 = 743.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.31x = 1,839.95 × 743.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.31x = 1,368,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,610.01/1,333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.48

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