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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.08, 1,840.97 and 744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.08, 1,840.97 and 744.50 is: 1,027.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.08 : 1,840.97 = 744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.08/1,840.97 = 744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.08x = 1,840.97 × 744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.08x = 1,370,602.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,602.17/1,334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.38

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