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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.90, 1,840.70 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.90, 1,840.70 and 744.48 is: 1,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.90 : 1,840.70 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.90/1,840.70 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.90x = 1,840.70 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.90x = 1,370,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,364.34/1,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.34

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