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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923, 2,884.98 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923, 2,884.98 and 555 is: 832.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923 : 2,884.98 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923/2,884.98 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923x = 2,884.98 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923x = 1,601,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,163.90/1,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.64

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