IBM$$s bonds have $9$ years and $6$ months remaining to maturity. Interest is paid semi$-$annually, with the first coupon payment due $6$ months from today. The bonds have a $$1000$ par value, coupon interest rate of $6\%$ and a yield to maturity of $8\%.$ Find the price of the bond today.

Price $=$ $ $\_\_\_\_($Round your answer to two decimal places$)$