The following are the observed lengths and magnetic bearings of a closed compass traverse: Adjust the observed directions and tabulate values accordingly.                                 OBSERVED BEARING Line  Length         forward            backward AB    462.50 m    S 40°25’ W      N 40°30' E, BC   405.65 m    S 55° 40' W     N 55°50' E , CD   495.08 m    N 36°15' W      S 35°55' E, DE   284.15 m    N 73°10' W      S 73°30' E, EF   367.29 m    S 44° 45' W      N 44°45' E FG   217.73 m    S 20°30' E        N 21°00' W

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The following are the observed lengths and magnetic bearings of a closed compass traverse: Adjust the observed directions and tabulate values accordingly.

                                OBSERVED BEARING

Line  Length         forward            backward

AB    462.50 m    S 40°25’ W      N 40°30' E,

BC   405.65 m    S 55° 40' W     N 55°50' E ,

CD   495.08 m    N 36°15' W      S 35°55' E,

DE   284.15 m    N 73°10' W      S 73°30' E,

EF   367.29 m    S 44° 45' W      N 44°45' E

FG   217.73 m    S 20°30' E        N 21°00' W

 

 

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