Question

Approximate 137√
, correct to four decimal places, by using a sequence of values that gets closer and closer to 7–√
. (1 point)
Responses

885.5582
885.5582

872.5904
872.5904

2.6457513
2.6457513

885.6688

Answers

GPT-4o mini
To approximate \( 137\sqrt{} \), we want to find \( 137 \times \sqrt{7} \).

First, we need to approximate \( \sqrt{7} \). Various methods can be employed, such as using a calculator or iterative methods like averaging.

Using a calculator, we find:

\[
\sqrt{7} \approx 2.6457513110645906
\]

Now, we can calculate \( 137 \times \sqrt{7} \):

\[
137 \times \sqrt{7} \approx 137 \times 2.6457513110645906 \approx 362.311911
\]

Now, rounding this to four decimal places gives:

\[
\approx 362.3119
\]

This does not appear to match any of the provided options, so let’s double-check by providing calculations:

1. Let's isolate \( \sqrt{7} \):

Begin with a closer approximation, using the method of successive approximations:
- Start with \( \sqrt{7} \approx 2.6 \).
- Average: \( \frac{2.6 + \frac{7}{2.6}}{2} \) gives a better approximation.

Continuing this process by averaging, we would converge closer to \( 2.6458 \).

Next, calculate \( 137 \times 2.64575131 \):

\[
137 \times 2.6457513 \approx 362.3119
\]

Thus, the approximated value of \( 137\sqrt{} \) is \( 362.3119 \).

However, if the question intended to convert it to find \( 137 \sqrt{7} \) directly (as just \( 137 \times 2.64575131 \)), the correct answers or responses need to be checked for any mistakes or jumps.

For better intuition, focus only on \( 137\sqrt{7} \approx \) and our estimations re-confirmed here:

The options you provided seem not directly connected to \( 137 \sqrt{7} \) computations, and potential errors should be clarified toward correct calculations for accurate responses.

Please clarify possible typos in your options for a targeted answer based on this elucidated computation.