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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330, 1,995.81 and 1,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330, 1,995.81 and 1,249 is: 1,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330 : 1,995.81 = 1,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330/1,995.81 = 1,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330x = 1,995.81 × 1,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330x = 2,492,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,766.69/1,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.26

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