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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.54, 1,840.07 and 744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.54, 1,840.07 and 744.08 is: 1,026.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.54 : 1,840.07 = 744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.54/1,840.07 = 744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.54x = 1,840.07 × 744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.54x = 1,369,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,147.76/1,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.70

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