Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922, 2,883 and 554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,922, 2,883 and 554 is: 831
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,922 : 2,883 = 554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,922/2,883 = 554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,922x = 2,883 × 554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,922x = 1,597,182 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,597,182/1,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831
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