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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.99, 1,486.83 and 657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.99, 1,486.83 and 657.44 is: 907.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.99 : 1,486.83 = 657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.99/1,486.83 = 657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.99x = 1,486.83 × 657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.99x = 977,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,494.08/1,076.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.62

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