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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.90, 1,456.38 and 791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.90, 1,456.38 and 791.46 is: 1,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.90 : 1,456.38 = 791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.90/1,456.38 = 791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.90x = 1,456.38 × 791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.90x = 1,152,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,666.51/1,053.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.72

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