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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.51, 1,840.34 and 744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.51, 1,840.34 and 744.14 is: 1,026.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.51 : 1,840.34 = 744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.51/1,840.34 = 744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.51x = 1,840.34 × 744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.51x = 1,369,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,470.61/1,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.97

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