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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.41, 1,840.12 and 744.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.41, 1,840.12 and 744.00 is: 1,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.41 : 1,840.12 = 744.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.41/1,840.12 = 744.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.41x = 1,840.12 × 744.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.41x = 1,369,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,040.52/1,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.72

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