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In a closed traverse, when the total north latitudes exceed the total south latitudes and the sum of west departures is greater than the sum of east departures, in which quadrant does the bearing of the closing line lie?

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Published
12 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

If the sum of north latitudes is larger than that of south latitudes and the total west departures surpass the east departures, the closing line's bearing falls within the southeast quadrant.

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