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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.60, 1,840.36 and 744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.60, 1,840.36 and 744.16 is: 1,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.60 : 1,840.36 = 744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.60/1,840.36 = 744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.60x = 1,840.36 × 744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.60x = 1,369,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,522.30/1,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.94

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