FORECAST function
Returns a value along a linear trend
Syntax
FORECAST(x, known_y's, known_x's)Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| x | Yes | The data point for which you want to predict a value.30 |
| known_y's | Yes | The dependent array or range of data.A1:A4 |
| known_x's | Yes | The independent array or range of data.B1:B4 |
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=FORECAST(5,B2:B5,A2:A5)This legacy function predicts 11 from y=2*x+1 at x=5. New workbooks can use FORECAST.LINEAR; FORECAST remains useful when reading older formulas.
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