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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922 : 2,883 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922/2,883 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922x = 2,883 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922x = 1,597,182
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,182/1,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831

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