The course of a yachting race is in the shape of a triangle with sides that measure $3 \frac { 7 } { 12 }$ miles, $4 \frac { 7 } { 10 }$ miles, and $2 \frac { 7 } { 8 }$ miles. Find the total length of the course.
A) $13 \frac { 19 } { 120 }$ miles
B) $11 \frac { 19 } { 120 }$ miles
C) $11 \frac { 19 } { 240 }$ miles
D) $13 \frac { 19 } { 240 }$ miles
E) $10 \frac { 19 } { 240 }$ miles

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To find the total length of the course, add the three side lengths: $3 \frac{7}{12} + 4 \frac{7}{10} + 2 \frac{7}{8}$. Converting these to improper fractions and finding a common denominator, the sum is $11 \frac{19}{120}$ miles.

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