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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.44, 1,849.84 and 743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.44, 1,849.84 and 743 is: 1,025.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.44 : 1,849.84 = 743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.44/1,849.84 = 743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.44x = 1,849.84 × 743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.44x = 1,374,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,431.12/1,340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.36

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