A steep mountain is inclined 74 degree to the horizontal and rises to a height of 3400 ft above the surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed running to the top of the mountain from a point 830 ft out in the plain from the base of the mountain. Find the shortest length of cable needed. Your answer is ft (Round to at least one decimal place)

A steep mountain is inclined 74 degree to the horizontal and rises to a height of 3400 ft above the surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed running to the top of the mountain from a point 830 ft out in the plain from the base of the mountain. Find the shortest length of cable needed. Your answer is ft (Round to at least one decimal place)

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

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