For all the computed values with decimals, use four (4) digits after the decimal. The top of the lighthouse is observed from point M at 25.53° angle ofelevation and simultaneously from point N 1720m from point A at53.75° elevation. Find the height of the lighthouse.

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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 A at 53.75° elevation. Find the height of the lighthouse.