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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.73, 1,840.50 and 744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.73, 1,840.50 and 744.36 is: 1,027.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.73 : 1,840.50 = 744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.73/1,840.50 = 744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.73x = 1,840.50 × 744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.73x = 1,369,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,994.58/1,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.19

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