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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.41, 1,454.36 and 792.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.41, 1,454.36 and 792.79 is: 1,094.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.41 : 1,454.36 = 792.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.41/1,454.36 = 792.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.41x = 1,454.36 × 792.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.41x = 1,152,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,994.46/1,053.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.54

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