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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.55, 1,840.31 and 744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.55, 1,840.31 and 744.21 is: 1,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.55 : 1,840.31 = 744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.55/1,840.31 = 744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.55x = 1,840.31 × 744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.55x = 1,369,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,573.38/1,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.02

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