How does the force get cancel out?

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Homework Statement



How does the force get cancel out?

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Please see the picture.
I don't understand why is F1 not included in the system ?
F1 just looks the same as F4, but F4 is included in the calculation.
Someone told me the horizontal vector and vertical vector somehow cancel out each other but i don't quite get it..
 
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  • Diagram of a red disk with x and y axes, four forces labelled F1 to F4 acting on its edge, and distances d and 45 degree angle marked from the centre.
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