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Default Understanding SUMPRODUCT

I needed to know how to find the closest match to a reference number
regardless of whether its larger or smaller. I did a search and found a post
back in March that said to use the following:

=SUMPRODUCT(((ABS(list-target))=MIN(ABS(list-target)))*list)

I applied it to my application and it works, I just have no idea why. Can
anyone explain this formula to me or tell me where I can find a good
resource. I used the help in Excel, but didnt find it very helpful. Thanks.

 
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