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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.31, 1,484.86 and 656.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.31, 1,484.86 and 656.51 is: 905.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.31 : 1,484.86 = 656.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.31/1,484.86 = 656.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.31x = 1,484.86 × 656.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.31x = 974,815.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,815.76/1,076.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.70

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