aircraft​ (at Z) is spotted by two observers​ (at X and​ Y) who are L=1200 feet apart. As the airplane passes over the line joining​ them, each observer takes a sighting of the angle of elevation to the​ plane, as indicated in the figure. If A=40°,and B=45°, how high is the​ airplane?

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An aircraft​ (at Z) is spotted by two observers​ (at X and​ Y) who are L=1200 feet apart. As the airplane passes over the line joining​ them, each observer takes a sighting of the angle of elevation to the​ plane, as indicated in the figure. If A=40°,and B=45°, how high is the​ airplane?
 
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