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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.90, 1,840.80 and 744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.90, 1,840.80 and 744.42 is: 1,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.90 : 1,840.80 = 744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.90/1,840.80 = 744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.90x = 1,840.80 × 744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.90x = 1,370,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,328.34/1,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.31

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