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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797, 2,695.50 and 581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797, 2,695.50 and 581 is: 871.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797 : 2,695.50 = 581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797/2,695.50 = 581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797x = 2,695.50 × 581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797x = 1,566,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,085.50/1,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.50

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