A uniform horizontal beam weighing $136 \mathrm{~kg}$ is $10.4 \mathrm{~m}$ long and is supported by columns at each end. A vertical load of $1275 \mathrm{~kg}$ is applied to the beam $x$ metres from the right end. Find $x$ so that the reaction at the left column is $540 \mathrm{~kg}$.

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The Answer of A uniform horizontal beam weighing $136 \mathrm{~kg}$ is $10.4 \mathrm{~m}$ long and is supported by columns at each end. A vertical load of $1275 \mathrm{~kg}$ is applied to the beam $x$ metres from the right end. Find $x$ so that the reaction at the left column is $540 \mathrm{~kg}$.

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A Uniform Horizontal Beam Weighing $136 \mathrm{~kg}$ Is $10.4 \mathrm{~m}$ Long and Is Supported by Columns at Each End