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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.94, 1,485.81 and 657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.94, 1,485.81 and 657.18 is: 906.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.94 : 1,485.81 = 657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.94/1,485.81 = 657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.94x = 1,485.81 × 657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.94x = 976,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,444.62/1,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.68

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