As the tabular specific gravity of the body,
Is to its weight in avoirdupois ounces.
So is one cubic foot, or 1728 cubic inches,
To its contents in feet or inches respectively.
2. To find the weight of a body from its magnitude.
As one cubic foot, or 1728 cubic inches,
Is to the content of the body,
So is the tabular specific gravity
To the weight of the body.
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