- Since 8 is in the tenths place, 1,017.87602 is between 1,017.8 and 1,017.9
- 1,017.85 is the midpoint between 1,017.8 (1,017.80) and 1,017.9 (1,017.90)
- As illustrated on the number line, 1,017.87602 is greater than the midpoint (1,017.85)
- Therefore, 1,017.87602 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 1,017.9
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