A granite sculpture weighs approximately 4500 lb. If a smaller version 3/4 the height of the original is created from granite, how much will it weigh?

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The weight of a sculpture is proportional to its volume. If the height is reduced to 3/4, the volume (and thus the weight) is reduced to (3/4)^3 = 27/64 of the original. Therefore, the new weight is 4500 lb * 27/64 ≈ 1900 lb.

A Granite Sculpture Weighs Approximately 4500 Lb