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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.46, 1,451.52 and 791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.46, 1,451.52 and 791.37 is: 1,091.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.46 : 1,451.52 = 791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.46/1,451.52 = 791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.46x = 1,451.52 × 791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.46x = 1,148,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,689.38/1,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.43

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