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From the observation deck of a skyscraper, Bashir measures a 45^{\circ} the angle of depression to a ship in the harbor below. If the observation deck is 1057 feet high, what is the horizontal distance from the base of the skyscraper out to the ship? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a foot if necessary.

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The answer is 1057 feet
From the observation deck of a skyscraper, Bashir measures a 45^{\circ} the angle-example-1
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