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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.99, 1,840.69 and 744.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.99, 1,840.69 and 744.51 is: 1,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.99 : 1,840.69 = 744.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.99/1,840.69 = 744.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.99x = 1,840.69 × 744.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.99x = 1,370,412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,412.11/1,333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.30

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