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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.93, 1,840.79 and 744.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.93, 1,840.79 and 744.45 is: 1,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.93 : 1,840.79 = 744.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.93/1,840.79 = 744.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.93x = 1,840.79 × 744.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.93x = 1,370,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,376.12/1,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.32

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