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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.52, 1,452.54 and 790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.52, 1,452.54 and 790.08 is: 1,090.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.52 : 1,452.54 = 790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.52/1,452.54 = 790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.52x = 1,452.54 × 790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.52x = 1,147,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,622.80/1,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.36

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