SOLUTION: BUILDINGS: The Sears Tower in Chicago is 1450 feet tall. The John Hancock Center in Chicago is 1127 feet tall. Suppose you are asked to build a small-scale replica of each. If you

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Question 490343: BUILDINGS: The Sears Tower in Chicago is 1450 feet tall. The John Hancock Center in Chicago is 1127 feet tall. Suppose you are asked to build a small-scale replica of each. If you make the Sears Tower 3 meter tall, what would be the approximate height of the John Hancock replica? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+3+%2F+1450+=+x+%2F+1127+
Multiply both sides by +1450%2A1127+
+3%2A1127+=+1450x+
+x+=+3381+%2F+1450+
+x+=+2.33+ m