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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.96, 1,840.85 and 744.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.96, 1,840.85 and 744.49 is: 1,027.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.96 : 1,840.85 = 744.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.96/1,840.85 = 744.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.96x = 1,840.85 × 744.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.96x = 1,370,485.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,485.21/1,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.38

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