Sum, if, sumif... Causing circular reference and not doing what I need it to do

[PTHops]

I have 3 columns that inter-relate.

H = If I know how much operating money I have to staff a position
I = the conversion factor for converting between operating and salary
J = salary dollars

Scenario 1: 1 know I need $1000.00 salary (J). To know how much operating money that will cost me (H) I "x1.27" (I) then I want it to add I and J together to complete H

Scenario 2: I know I have $1000.00 operating money (H), and need to know how much salary that will give me (J) and I "/1.27" (I) then I need to add H and I to complete J

I need both of these scenarios to be a choice in each row. Every combination of SUMIF and IF I use gets me a circular reference. Any ideas?

[AliGW]

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