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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.92, 1,840.86 and 744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.92, 1,840.86 and 744.60 is: 1,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.92 : 1,840.86 = 744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.92/1,840.86 = 744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.92x = 1,840.86 × 744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.92x = 1,370,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,704.36/1,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.58

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