A closed traverse has the following observed quantities. Line Distance (m) Bearing S 80°46' W АВ 550.43 BC 295.08 N 11°18' W S 72°28' E S 18°17' E S 80°30' W N 88°53' E CD 610.19 DE 886.17 EF 456.57 FG GA 357.66
A closed traverse has the following observed quantities. Line Distance (m) Bearing S 80°46' W АВ 550.43 BC 295.08 N 11°18' W S 72°28' E S 18°17' E S 80°30' W N 88°53' E CD 610.19 DE 886.17 EF 456.57 FG GA 357.66
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A closed traverse has the following observed quantities.
Line
Distance (m)
Bearing
S 80°46' W
AB
550.43
BC
295.08
N 11°18' W
S 72°28' E
S 18°17' E
S 80°30' W
CD
610.19
DE
886.17
EF
456.57
FG
GA
357.66
N 88°53' E
Compute the bearing of line BC.
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Compute the length of line FG.
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