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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053, 1,452.60 and 790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053, 1,452.60 and 790.92 is: 1,091.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053 : 1,452.60 = 790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053/1,452.60 = 790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053x = 1,452.60 × 790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053x = 1,148,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,890.39/1,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.06

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