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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.74, 1,485.92 and 657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.74, 1,485.92 and 657.04 is: 906.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.74 : 1,485.92 = 657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.74/1,485.92 = 657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.74x = 1,485.92 × 657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.74x = 976,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,308.88/1,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.73

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