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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.79, 1,486.08 and 657.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.79, 1,486.08 and 657.39 is: 907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.79 : 1,486.08 = 657.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.79/1,486.08 = 657.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.79x = 1,486.08 × 657.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.79x = 976,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,934.13/1,076.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.27

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