The top of the lighthouse is observed from point Mat 25.53° angle of elevation and simultaneously from point N 1720m from point 2 at 53.75° elevation. Find the height of the lighthouse. Rules: 1. For significant figures and rounding off numbers, provide only the numerical value for the answer. 2. For all the computed values with decimals, use four (4) digits after the decimal.

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The top of the lighthouse is observed from point M at 25.53° angle of elevation and simultaneously from
point N 1720m from point 2 at 53.75° elevation. Find the height of the lighthouse.
Rules:
1. For significant figures and rounding off numbers, provide only the numerical value for the answer.
2. For all the computed values with decimals, use four (4) digits after the decimal.
Transcribed Image Text:The top of the lighthouse is observed from point M at 25.53° angle of elevation and simultaneously from point N 1720m from point 2 at 53.75° elevation. Find the height of the lighthouse. Rules: 1. For significant figures and rounding off numbers, provide only the numerical value for the answer. 2. For all the computed values with decimals, use four (4) digits after the decimal.
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