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A steep mountain is inclined 74° to the horizontal and rises h = 3700 ft above the surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed from a point d = 500 it from the base to the top of the mountain, as shown. Find the shortest length of cable needed. (Round your answer to the nearest foot.)

A steep mountain is inclined 74° to the horizontal and rises h = 3700 ft above the-example-1

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At first we will find the rest of the horizontal distance

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