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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.36, 1,840.01 and 743.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.36, 1,840.01 and 743.90 is: 1,026.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.36 : 1,840.01 = 743.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.36/1,840.01 = 743.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.36x = 1,840.01 × 743.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.36x = 1,368,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,783.44/1,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.57

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