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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.46, 1,452.90 and 791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.46, 1,452.90 and 791.02 is: 1,090.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.46 : 1,452.90 = 791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.46/1,452.90 = 791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.46x = 1,452.90 × 791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.46x = 1,149,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,272.96/1,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.95

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