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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.96, 1,605.76 and 1,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.96, 1,605.76 and 1,057.52 is: 1,576.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.96 : 1,605.76 = 1,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.96/1,605.76 = 1,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.96x = 1,605.76 × 1,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.96x = 1,698,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,123.32/1,076.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.77

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