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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.59, 1,485.58 and 656.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.59, 1,485.58 and 656.74 is: 906.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.59 : 1,485.58 = 656.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.59/1,485.58 = 656.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.59x = 1,485.58 × 656.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.59x = 975,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,639.81/1,076.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.23

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