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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.47, 1,840.20 and 744.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.47, 1,840.20 and 744.04 is: 1,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.47 : 1,840.20 = 744.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.47/1,840.20 = 744.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.47x = 1,840.20 × 744.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.47x = 1,369,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,178.69/1,333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.78

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