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document.write( "Since 2nd digit is quadruple the 3rd digit, then the 3rd digit MUST BE 1 or 2\r
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document.write( "Let 3rd digit = 1
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document.write( "2nd digit = 4(1), or 4
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document.write( "1st digit = 4 - 3, or 1
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document.write( "Since it APPEARS as though the 3 digits are distinct, the 3rd and 1st digits can't be 1 \r
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document.write( "Let 3rd digit = 2
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document.write( "2nd digit = 4(2), or 8
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document.write( "1st digit = 8 - 3, or 5
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document.write( "These appear to be the 3 digits, in order:  \n" );
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