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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.91, 1,487.11 and 657.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.91, 1,487.11 and 657.97 is: 907.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.91 : 1,487.11 = 657.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.91/1,487.11 = 657.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.91x = 1,487.11 × 657.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.91x = 978,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,473.77/1,077.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.75

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