For example, look at the number 1.432

The first number to the right of the decimal is in the tenths place.

The 4 represents 4 tenths or 410 

 

The second number to the right of the decimal is in the one one hundredths place.

The 3 represents 3 one hundredths or3100

 

The third number to the right of the decimal is in the one one thousandths place.

The 2 represents 2 one thousandths or21000