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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.89, 1,840.68 and 744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.89, 1,840.68 and 744.30 is: 1,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.89 : 1,840.68 = 744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.89/1,840.68 = 744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.89x = 1,840.68 × 744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.89x = 1,370,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,018.12/1,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.08

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