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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.63, 2,883.96 and 554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.63, 2,883.96 and 554.63 is: 831.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.63 : 2,883.96 = 554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.63/2,883.96 = 554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.63x = 2,883.96 × 554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.63x = 1,599,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,516.32/1,922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.94

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