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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.91, 1,840.77 and 744.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.91, 1,840.77 and 744.47 is: 1,027.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.91 : 1,840.77 = 744.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.91/1,840.77 = 744.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.91x = 1,840.77 × 744.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.91x = 1,370,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,398.04/1,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.35

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