What is the reaction force on each of the joists

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A 1 in × 10 in plank on a redwood deck has L = 48 in long and supported on three joists that rest on the ground and so do not bend. The joists act as pin/roller supports for the plank. If a 130 lb person stands on the plank in the location shown, what is the reaction force on each of the joists?

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