An externally focusing instrument was set up on the horizontal line between two points A and B. The following readings were observed:   Rod Position Upper (m) Middle (m) Lower (m) θ (deg) A 1.546 1.865 1.517 9.3 B 1.589 1.784 1.858 9.2   The given angles were measured from the horizontal. If the stadia interval factor is 99.46, determine the horizontal distance (m) from A to B.   Round your answer to 3 decimal places.

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An externally focusing instrument was set up on the horizontal line between two points A and B. The following readings were observed:

 

Rod Position

Upper (m)

Middle (m)

Lower (m)

θ (deg)

A

1.546

1.865

1.517

9.3

B

1.589

1.784

1.858

9.2

 

The given angles were measured from the horizontal. If the stadia interval factor is 99.46, determine the horizontal distance (m) from A to B.

 
Round your answer to 3 decimal places.
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