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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.46, 1,839.92 and 743.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.46, 1,839.92 and 743.99 is: 1,026.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.46 : 1,839.92 = 743.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.46/1,839.92 = 743.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.46x = 1,839.92 × 743.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.46x = 1,368,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,869.16/1,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.55

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