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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.48, 1,840.18 and 743.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.48, 1,840.18 and 743.88 is: 1,026.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.48 : 1,840.18 = 743.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.48/1,840.18 = 743.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.48x = 1,840.18 × 743.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.48x = 1,368,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,873.10/1,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.54

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